Liz Writes Life
12-1-21
The Siskiyou Conservative Republicans met Nov. 18, 2021 with
speakers Becky Jo Adams explaining the “Wreaths Across America” project and
Mark Baird providing an update on the lawsuit that has been bought against the
State of California regarding the Second Amendment. Currently, the judge has
not ruled on the preliminary injunction and the lawsuit remains in limbo. The
lawsuit pertains to open carry and that it is legal to open carry a firearm
under the Second Amendment.
Becky Jo Adams represented the local Daughters of the
American Revolution Chapter. Members of the group have been able to certify
their lineage to at least one ancestor who fought for liberty in the American
Revolution in the late 1700s – both males and females. To say they are ardent
supporters of all veterans that have served the United States of America is an
understatement.
To that end, the group is holding a special ceremony to honor
veterans and their families on Sat., Dec. 18, 2021. The public is invited. It
will be held at the Armory/SAR Building at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds at 9
a.m. This will be a short ceremony ending
at 9:45 a.m. followed by laying wreaths at the Evergreen Cemetery in Yreka.
These wreaths will be laid on the graves of our veterans.
Becky Jo said there are close to 600 veterans in the
Evergreen Cemetery and the D.A.R. Chapter has raised enough funds for 150
wreaths, but the goal is to decorate all the military veterans’ graves. Family,
friends and the public can help with this cause.
A wreath sponsorship is available and it is only $15 per
wreath. To learn more online, go to WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/CA0647P. You can
also call Becky Jo at 916-320-4520.
This is a great way to discuss the importance of honoring our
military veterans to our families and friends.
Here is a bit more about the National Society Daughters of
the American Revolution. It was founded on Oct. 11, 1890, during a time of
revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of the United
States. At the time, there were many men’s-only organizations, including
several formed to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this
country free and independent. Many women also had strong patriotic feelings,
but were quite frustrated at being excluded from the men’s organizations. (There
was no equal rights amendment or even right to vote amendment in 1890.) So, a
group of pioneering women in Washington D.C. formed their own organization.
Since its founding, D.A.R. has admitted more than 950,000 members.
Like I stated earlier, one must be able to fully document
lineage through military records, birth, death or marriage certificates or
other documents such as property ownership. It is a lengthy process, but the
proof will get you admittance.
Adopt a family
The Siskiyou Conservative Republicans are also inviting
concerned individuals to donate to their “Adopt a Family for Christmas”
project. Each year, the group donates cash, food and gift cards. This year, the
adopted family is a grandmother raising five grandchildren. So, much is needed.
The Republican women also support the Siskiyou Domestic
Violence and its programs. They encourage members and non-members to purchase
new pajamas, nightgowns and slippers and bring them to their Dec. 9, 2021
meeting. For more information, call Annie Ohlund at 530-842-2350.
Returning salmon
Each week, I receive an email update on the numbers of salmon
counted at three locations in Northern Siskiyou County. This information is
from California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Klamath River Project Manager Morgan
Knechtle. With the uptick in the rainfall in October and frosty November, the
water amounts in local rivers and creeks have raised aiding returning fish. The
DFW places weirs with video cameras that allow for counting the salmon as they
swim through the opening in the weir upstream.
Here is the most recent report from Morgan:
The Shasta River station was operational on Sept. 1, 2021 and
6,907 adult Chinook salmon and 15 adult Coho Salmon have been observed through
Nov. 21, 2021.
The Bogus Creek station was operational on Sept. 8, 2021 and
2,066 adult Chinook salmon and 21 Coho salmon have been observed through Nov.
21, 2021.
The Scott River station was operational on Sept. 17, 2021 and
1,322 adult Chinook salmon and 367 adult Coho Salmon have been observed through
Nov. 22, 2021.
The Shasta River station is located roughly 600 feet from the
confluence with the Klamath River and serves as a census for the entire Shasta
River. The Scott River station (weir) is 18 miles upstream of the confluence of
the Klamath River and the Bogus Creek station is 0.25 miles upstream of the
confluence with the Klamath River.
Depending on the year, significant amounts of the adult
salmon population, in the Scott River and Bogus Creek, spawn downstream of the
counting stations.
This in-season update doesn’t report the spawning escapement
that is observed downstream of these two stations. Final reports detailing the
total escapement to each river will be available after the data is finalized.
If you have questions regarding these in-season updates,
contact Morgan at Morgan.knechtle@wildlife.ca.gov or Domenic
Guidice at domenic.guidice@sildlife.ca.gov.
Because I have been reporting numbers of returning salmon for
25 years, I will note that the higher numbers of Coho salmon in the Scott River
reflects the many times that Coho have been planted in the Scott River area -- starting
back in 1890s. Yes, extensive research was done on the planting of Coho, when a
recovery strategy plan was created in 2002 and the Northern California Coho
specie was listed with the California Endangered Species Act.
May peace and calm
be with you this week. Smile – just cuz it makes you feel better!
Liz Bowen began
writing ranch and farm news, published in newspapers, in 1976. She is a native
of Siskiyou County. Columns from the past can be found at:
lizwriteslife.blogspot.com. Call her at 530-467-3515.
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